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FIRST CITIZENS BANCSHARES INC /DE/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 22, 2021)

Filed February 22, 2021For Securities:FCNCAFCNCPFCNCBFCNCOFCNCN

Summary

First Citizens Bancshares Inc. (FCNCA) announced on February 22, 2021, a significant $16 billion community benefits plan designed to reinvest in low- and moderate-income communities and neighborhoods of color over a five-year period (2021-2025). This plan was developed in collaboration with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition and builds upon the company's existing community reinvestment efforts. The community benefits plan is specifically tied to the proposed merger between First Citizens BancShares and CIT Group Inc. The funding will support initiatives in affordable housing, small business development, and broader community development, underscoring a commitment to social responsibility and potentially enhancing the company's standing in the communities it serves, especially in light of the pending integration with CIT.

Key Highlights

  • 1Announcement of a $16 billion community benefits plan by First Citizens Bank.
  • 2The plan spans a five-year period from 2021 to 2025.
  • 3Focus areas include affordable housing, small business development, and community development.
  • 4The plan is a result of collaboration with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.
  • 5This initiative is linked to the completion of the proposed merger with CIT Group Inc.
  • 6The plan aims to reinvest in low- and moderate-income communities and neighborhoods of color.
  • 7The filing includes forward-looking statements and discusses associated risks, including those related to the CIT merger and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main announcement is the unveiling of a $16 billion community benefits plan by First Citizens Bank, developed in partnership with the National Community Reinvestment Coalition.

The plan is set for a five-year period from 2021 to 2025 and aims to reinvest in low- and moderate-income communities and neighborhoods of color by supporting affordable housing, small business, and community development initiatives.

The community benefits plan is planned to be implemented following the completion of the proposed merger between First Citizens BancShares and CIT Group Inc., indicating a commitment to community impact as part of the integration process.

The filing highlights various risks, including the general risks associated with the COVID-19 pandemic, financial market conditions, regulatory actions, and specific risks related to the proposed merger with CIT, such as integration challenges, potential delays, cost overruns, and failure to realize anticipated benefits.